Washing-machine



t W. E. DENIS.

WASHING MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED MR. 3, 1931.

1,395,178, Patented Oct. 25, 1921.

2 SHEETS-SHEET I.

W. E. DENIS.

WASHING MACHINE. APPLICATION FlLD MAR. 21. 1921.

1,395,178, Patented M25; 1921.

2 SHEETS-SHEET. 2.

UNITED STATES PATENT ()FFIC'E;

WILLIAM E. DENIS, on NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT, ASSIGNOR "r0 DEN-HART MANU-FAC'I'URING COMPANY, INCORPORATED, on NEW HAVEN, connnorrour.

WASHING-MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 25, 1921.

Application filed March 3, 1921. Serial No. 449,359.

To all whom it may concern:

Be itknown that I, WILLIAM E. DENIS, a resident of New Haven, in thecounty of New Haven and State of Connecticut, a citizen of the UnitedStates, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inWVashingrMachines, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improvement in washing machines and refersparticularly to a portable construction adapted for application tostationary tubs, the main object being the provision of a simple,durable and cheap machine which can be instantly applied and adjusted tothe tub and which will be thoroughly efficient and practical from everpoint of View.

I ith this object in view my invention consists in the combination Witha stationary tub or receptacle of a portable washing machine mechanismadapted to be fitted and adjusted to said receptacle and to operate inconnection therewith.

The invention further consists of a portable washing machine embodyingnovel features of construction and combination of parts substantially asshown, described and particularly pointed out in the claims, it beingunderstood that I reserve the right to make any changes or alterationsin the construction of my mechanism as fallwithinthe spirit or scope ofthe claims. I i

In order that the construction in detail and the manner of using mymachine may be more clearly understood and the many features of meritwhich the invention possesses be fully appreciated, I have shown in theaccompanying drawing a washing machine constructed according to myinvention and to which drawings I invite attention.

Figure 1 represents a top plan view of my portable washing mechanismapplied to the receptacle, whose end walls are shown in section.

Fig. 2 represents a side elevation of the machine applied to the tub orreceptacle whose walls are shown in section.

Fig. 3 represents an end elevation of the washing machine, the tub beingin section and dotted lines showing the position the agitator or headassumes when operated.

Figs, 4: and 5 represent detail views showing the .manner ofconstructing the agitator or head to provide the cups or chamberstherein, and I Fig. 6 represents an elevation of the bandle member of mywashing machine.

Referring by numeralto the drawing in which similar numerals areemployedto indicate the same parts in all the views;

The numeral 1 desi nates the stationary tub or receptacle found inhouses or dwell: ings and which my machine is particularly adapted to,although the machine may be used in any situation where it would perform its functions in a practical and e-flicient manner. v

The machine as a whole is the embodiment of simplicity and consists ofthe agitator or head, which comprises the central partitions 2, the endwalls 3, and the front and rear walls l, the central. partition beingelongated and the end walls being slightly inclined as at 5, to providethe conical cups or chambers 6, such cups being closed by the metalplate or sheet 7, whichis fitted in slot 8 of the head or agitator; asmost clearly shown in Figs. l and 5, which construction divides theagitator or head into a series of closed chambers or cups which act uponthe clothes in a. manner to press or squeeze the dirt therefrom byforcing the water through the fabric without injury or. damage thereto.

To the central portion of the agitator upon the central partitionthereof is secured the plate 9, which is formed with the pair of ears10, between which is fitted the lower end 11 of the handle 12, a slot 13being provided in said handle for the passage of the securing bolts 14:,while yokes 15 are provided for suspending the agitator and connectingmeans 16 are also provided for the agitator, the entire structure beingsupported and retained in proper adjustment in a receptacle by means ofthe two-part rod 17 formed with inner threaded ends 18, to be engaged byturn-buckle 19, to jam or force the heads 19' against the walls of thereceptacle, the ends of said two-part rod 17 being formed with balls 20,which engage socket 21 in said heads.

The operation of my washing machine will be readily understood from thedrawing taken in connection with the descriptiol and it Will be observedthat the machine is placed in the receptacle at the desired place and islocked and retained therein by the adjusting rod and that in .suchretained position With the clothesand Water in the receptacle, that therocking of the handle Will reciprocate the agitator and compresses, anddraws the Water through the fabric alternately With each sweep of thehandle and quickly elfect a thorough cleansing of the clothes Withoutinflicting any damage to the fabric.

It is evident that I provide a simple, cheap and thoroughly practicalmachine Which can be easily applied and operated and'which Will performits functions in a rapid and perfect manner.

I claim:

g 1. In combination with a receptacle or tub, a Washing machinecomprising an'agitating element and an adjustable means for mounting andclamping said element in the receptacle or tub, said mounting forming asupport upon Which the agitating element is suspended and is capable ofa rocking movement.

2. In combination With a tub or receptacle, a portable mountingsupported in said tub, an agitating element rockingly supported fromsaid mounting and consisting of a frame, and 'aseries of cups orchambers formed in said frame.

3. In combination with a tub or receptacle, a portable mountingsupported in said tub, an agitating element rockingly supported fromsaid mounting and consisting of a frame divided into sections and aplate fitting in said sections to form a series of chambers or cups.

4:. In combination With a tub, a support rigidly mounted against theinner Walls of said tub, andan agitator rockingly support ed and pendantfrom said support, said support consisting of tWo parts having theirinner ends threaded, a turn buckle engaging said ends, and a pair ofheads fitted upon the outer ends of said parts to clamp against the tub.

5. Inco1nbination With a tub, a two part adjustable support adapted tofit Within said tub and an agitator supported and pendant from saidsupport to have a rocking movement upon said support, said supportconsisting of two parts having their inner ends threaded, a turn buckleengaging said ends, and a pair of heads fitted upon the outer ends ofsaid parts to clamp against the tub.

6. A portable Washing .machine mechanism of the character described,consisting of a pair of heads for clamping against the Walls of areceptacle and formed with sockets, a pair of rods each having its outerend formed With a ball and fitting in the sockets of the heads, andhaving their inner ends threaded, a turn buckle engaging said threadedends for adjusting said rods and an agitator mounted for rockingmovement upon said rods. 1

7. A portable Washing machinemechanism of the character described,consisting of a pair of heads for clamping against the Walls of areceptacle and formed With sockets, a pair of rods each having its outerend formed with a ball and fitting in the sockets ofthe heads, andhaving their inner ends threaded, a turn buckle engaging said threadedends foradjusting said rods, loops supported upon said rods, an agitatorcomposed of open chambers and connected to said loops, and a handle forrocking said agitator upon said rods.

8. In a portable Washing machine mechanism, the combination with areceptacle, an adjustable support adapted to engage the receptacle,brackets pendant from said support, and an agitator connected With saidbrackets and having a series of openchambers.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature.

' WILLIAM E. DENIS.

